Festa Italiana serving up spaghetti, bands and more

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church's Festa Italiana may have religious roots, but it is also one big celebration of food and music Friday through Sunday at Holy Cross Park in Williams Township.

The annual event commemorates the Easton parish's patron, St. Anthony of Padua, whose feast falls on June 13.

A favorite feature is the nightly entertainment with popular regional bands, including oldies band Inch and the Echoes, 7-10 p.m. Friday; The New Individuals, 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday; Easton's singing Gilbert family, 3-4 p.m. Sunday; and show group King Henry and the Showmen, 5-8 p.m. Sunday.

Traditional Italian dishes will include spaghetti and meatballs, tripe (cow stomach), sausage and steak sandwiches, fried dough and pastries. Also on the menu will be American staples such as pulled pork sandwiches, pizza and fries.

Other highlights include children's rides, carnival-type games and a basket raffle.